Layout & Floors Plan The Central Library was initially setup in August 1961 in a hall in the North East of the Textile Block of the Institute. It moved to the main building of the Institute in 1968 and to its existing premises in 1988. The Central library is located in a separate building adjacent to the main building of the Institute on its west side. The Library is spread over three floors with the total covered area of 60,000 sq. ft. (approx.) and is centrally air-conditioned. The Library has its entrance from the first floor and is connected to the main building through a bridge.Proper signages are displayed prominently at different places. The floor-wise distribution of services and resources of the Library is as follows: